How to Play F6 on Ukulele

There are many different F chords that can be played on the ukulele. The F6 chord is an advanced chord that is most commonly played in the key of F. When playing in the key of F, the F6 chord will usually follow the F chord. Though the F6 is an advanced chord, it can be learned in just a few easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Using the left hand, hold the ukulele neck near the string spacer at the top of the ukulele. Rest the ukulele neck between the left thumb and index finger. Hold the left thumb behind the ukulele neck directly behind the first bar. When holding the body of the ukulele, reach over the front center of the ukulele body with the right arm and hold underneath with the right hand.

2. Move the left index finger to the first bar, located between the string spacer and the first fret. Place the left index finger on the "E" string located on the first bar.

3. With the tip of the left middle finger, hold down "G" and "C" strings, located on the second bar between the first and second fret. Try to keep the left middle finger on the second bar without touching the frets or unassigned strings.

4. Use the left middle finger, hold down the "A", or bottom string, located on the third bar between the second and third frets.

5. 
    
   F6

   Press the left fingertips firmly on all assigned strings. Keep the left thumb tight against the back of the ukulele neck behind the first bar. Gently strum over all strings with the right hand near the center of the ukulele body to hear the F6 chord.

Tips & Warnings

• Using the left finger tips, keep the left palm away from the neck and relax the left elbow.
• Keeping the left index and left ring finger at a slight angle will help make it easier to play the F6 chord.
• If the strum does not produce a clear F6 chord, make sure that the assigned fingers are not touching any frets or unassigned strings.